Hosta Grand Slam 4b forming a 6" tall stalk

forming a 6" tall stalk

Although Ampelaster (Aster) carolinianus can grow in part shade

Average to moist soils seems to give the best garden performance in our trials

Malvaviscus drummondii is a unique deer-resistant hibiscus relative

similar to Helleborus 'Wester Flisk'

Hosta Grand Slam 4b forming a 6" tall stalkThis introduction from the late Herb Benedict and his friend Hideko Gowen is probably a hybrid with H. pycnophylla or a similar species. The 2' diameter clump is composed of leathery, glossy, dark green leaves. With age, each leaf is edged with very dramatic waving. In early fall, the clump is topped with 20" spikes of lavender flowers. At least this one won't have an asterisk in the record books for "substance" abuse.